Strawberry Tart

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  This Strawberry Tart had been hanging around in the back of my mind for a while, so a few weeks ago I thought I’d see if it would work. Plus with a little too much puff pastry in the freezer that has accumulated from the holidays, it was the perfect excuse to give it a go. The pastry was thawed, the edges turned up, continue reading …

Citrus Tea Biscuits and a Berry Honey Shortcake

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    Lately I’ve been experimenting with replacing cane sugar with honey in many recipes, including baked goods. Honey is great for helping create moist goodies, but when baking with honey, it’s not just a matter of replacing the same amount of sugar with equal amounts of honey. Other adjustments have to be made, proportions adjusted, temperatures slightly reduced. It’s very important to pay attention continue reading …

Pistachio Cupcakes

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  Pin It   I cheated. I’m a cheaty McCheater. I used a box of cake mix and a box of pudding mix. There it is. It’s all out in the open. We can move along now in good conscience. So, this is a Pistachio Cupcake. Perfect for green holidays, pastel holidays, and whenever you’re feeling like a pistachio cupcake would hit the spot. Which continue reading …

Valentine’s Popcorn

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Blueberry Coconut Smoothie

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  Pin It   I like to be a contrarian. When it’s cold outside, I make smoothies. You may find me during the heat of summer sipping cocoa. Maybe. I can. It’s allowed ya know? Whether you’re a rebel or not, even when it’s cold outside, a smoothie can hit the spot as a quick breakfast for on the go, a light lunch, or for continue reading …